Pelvic Floor Therapy & Pelvic Health

At Ivy Rehab, we believe everyone deserves to feel strong, confident, and supported. Our Pelvic Health Physical Therapy services use compassionate, evidence-based care to help you regain comfort, control, and quality of life.

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What Is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?

Your pelvic floor muscles form a supportive network at the base of your pelvis, playing a vital role in bladder, bowel, and sexual function, and core stability. When these muscles become weak, tight, or uncoordinated, it can affect your everyday health and comfort.

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Common Causes of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) is a condition that renders a person unable to control their pelvic floor muscles. PFD can result from a variety of factors, including:

Pregnancy and childbirth
Surgery or pelvic trauma
Conditions like endometriosis, prolapse, and interstitial cystitis
Obesity
Aging

Common symptoms of PFD include, but are not limited to, a feeling of pain or heaviness/pressure in the area of the lower abdomen or vagina, incontinence, leakage, or urgency. Symptoms tend to occur when upright, straining or coughing.

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Why Choose Ivy Rehab for Pelvic Health Physical Therapy?

Our Approach to Care

At Ivy Rehab, we offer:

Personalized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to your needs
Compassionate, highly trained clinicians with expertise in pelvic health
Modern facilities with advanced equipment to support your journey

Our team is committed to providing a respectful, supportive environment where you feel heard and empowered every step of the way.

Conditions We Treat

We help patients with a wide range of pelvic health concerns, including:

Bladder and bowel dysfunction (incontinence, urgency, constipation)
Pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction
Pre- and post-partum pelvic health needs
Pelvic organ prolapse
Recovery after pelvic surgeries and cancer treatments

What to Expect During Your Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Journey

Your First Visit

Your first appointment includes:

A thorough evaluation of your pelvic health and overall physical well-being
Education about pelvic floor anatomy and function
Collaborative goal setting to tailor your care plan

Ongoing Treatment

Your personalized plan may include:

External and internal therapy techniques (always with your consent)
Manual therapy, pelvic floor exercises, and biofeedback
Customized at-home programs to maintain and build on your progress

Throughout your care, our team will prioritize your comfort, privacy, and goals.

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How Can We Help With PFD?

The Ivy Rehab Network has physical therapists that can provide a non-surgical approach to rehabilitation of dysfunctions in the pelvis that contribute to bowel, bladder, sexual health, and pain complaints.

Approaches may include:

Behavioral strategies
Manual therapies
Modalities
Therapeutic exercise
Education
Functional retraining

What are tips to support pelvic health?

Strengthen your pelvic floor muscle. Kegel exercises can be incorporated into your daily routine to help.
If your pelvic muscles are overly tight, consider practicing meditation or guided relaxation.
Consume sufficient fiber and fluids as well as exercise regularly to help avoid constipation.
Refrain from pushing too hard during bowel movement.
Lower your intake of caffeine, alcohol, and other dehydrators to help avoid urinary incontinence or a urinary tract infection.

FAQs

Do I need a referral for pelvic health therapy at Ivy Rehab?

Referral requirements vary depending on your state and insurance provider. Some locations allow direct access, meaning you can begin pelvic health therapy without a referral, while others may require one from your physician. To ensure a smooth start to your care, we recommend contacting your local Ivy Rehab clinic. Our team can help you understand the requirements in your area and assist with any necessary paperwork or next steps.

What does a pelvic health physical therapist do?

A pelvic health physical therapist specializes in treating conditions related to the pelvic floor—muscles that support bladder, bowel, and sexual function. They use non-surgical methods like manual therapy, exercise, and education to help manage issues such as incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse, and recovery after childbirth or surgery. At Ivy Rehab, treatment is personalized and evidence-based, with a focus on helping patients feel supported and empowered.

What should I wear to my pelvic floor physical therapy appointment?

Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows for easy movement. Depending on your treatment plan, your therapist may ask you to perform light exercises or stretching, so clothing that gives you full range of motion is ideal. If an internal exam or manual therapy is part of your care, you’ll be properly draped to ensure your privacy and comfort at all times. Your therapist will walk you through each step to make sure you feel safe, informed, and respected throughout your visit.

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Every single person I have encountered at Theraplay has had my child’s best interest at heart. They are all compassionate, kind, educated in their field, and the love they have for children just pours out of them at every interaction. When I mention the services my daughter receives at theraplay, I always highly recommend this facility. Thank you all so much!

Response from the owner:Heather–comments like these from parents and families like yours are so encouraging to hear. Our teams are very passionate about what they do, so it's wonderful to hear that that passion translates into positive and fun sessions, and that then turns into therapy goals being reached. You're the reason we love doing what we do 🙂

I highly recommend this facility for pediatric physical therapy. The staff is exceptional, and the location is consistently clean and well-maintained. My daughter was treated for torticollis by Dr. Megan Ozimek, whose expertise, kindness, and attentiveness greatly benefited us. Dr. Ozimek excels in both her clinical knowledge and her interactions with both children and their parents. If my daughter requires physical therapy in the future, we would certainly return to Dr. Ozimek.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Canton

ABC Pediatric Therapy has been a light to our family. They have really helped my children find their voice. Their therapists are respectful and kind. I have recommended this office to other parents that may be struggling with speech or motor skills.

Response from the owner:We are so pleased to hear the progress your children have made! Thank you for trusting us with the care of your children!

I’ve tried my fair share of rehab facilities over the years and Ivy Rehab has stood out for all of the right reasons. The atmosphere is clean and professional, the staff is attentive and kind and the team knows how and where to challenge your recovery to best fit your vision of success. I’ve felt cared for as a patient and person at Ivy Rehab and certainly recommend it to others who are looking to have a sense of physical “normalcy” again.

Response from the owner:That's wonderful to hear – thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Brooklyn – Fort Greene

We feel so very fortunate to have found ABC Pediatric Therapy. They are so kind and helpful. Nikki has guided us through each and every step of the grant process. The grant has made weekly speech affordable for our family even through the ups and downs of covid. If you're considering ABC, don't let financial concerns keep you away. They will help you find a way to make it happen and you won't regret the fantastic therapy that your child receives.

Response from the owner:Thank you Stephanie for the kind words. We love helping in any way we can! Nikki is so wonderful with helping with financial barriers!

James and Paige are brother and sister who run their own business (7 years so far) with devotion, expertise, compassion and patience. They could answer all my questions (I ask a lot), adjust to a disability I have, and quickly identify which muscles needed work. Notably, I observed their compassion not just to the patients, but to their assistants and other support staff.

Response from the owner:Hi Karen- Thank you so much for your kind words about our practice. We strive to provide the best care we can to our patients, and we are happy you experienced that in your sessions here.

Best physical therapy experience you can possibly have. Jeff and Jenna and the entire staff was very friendly and helpful with my injury. It was a long and stressful process, but the entire team was there by my side to help me through it all. I couldn't have asked for a better experience!

I am a 72 year young guy in decent shape, and over the years have needed PT from time to time. Recently I again needed PT but instead of going to a location closer to my home I went to ALL CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY. I chose All Care based on a recommendation from a good friend. The staff is diverse, talented, professional, and caring. They take a team approach to my care so I always feel the constant attention and support. They limit the number of patients each hour making sure that everyone is getting the proper care and that everyone is safe. I find that I look forward to going not just for the results achieved , but for enjoying the experience overall. All Care is a very clean, safe environment run by caring professionals that get results!

The best!! So glad I found this center. I signed up for pelvic floor therapy at back in action starting the fall of year 2024 looking to strengthen my pelvic floor and core. Setoo Jain was my therapist and boy what a wonderful person and professional she is. She was very patient with me, diagnosed every little aspect of the problem I had which was spillage and weak pelvic floor. She gave me the confidence that it can be fixed and it is not a permanent thing I have to live with. She taught me exercises and massages to do at home. There was a diary, app, internal exams and reminders to keep track of the work we were doing and then regular check backs on the progress. When I wasn’t able to make it to the session, the front desk friend Julie, always helped with rescheduling the appointments. I graduated with my goals achieved and recommended exercises to continue at home. For any pelvic floor related issues I highly recommend Setoo and they do have amazing therapists for non pelvic floor related issues as well. Please check them out if you looking for physical therapy.

Response from the owner:Your kind words brighten our day – thank you for sharing! – The team at Back in Action Physical Therapy – Apex

Great staff! Friendly, positive, and professional! Easy to schedule appointments, they give helpful tips and home exercises! Olivia works hard, juggles multiple patients and smiles the whole time! Amanda was welcoming and helpful right from the beginning! I highly recommend this team!!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Monroe MI

It's been a wonderful experience going to Ivy Rehab in KOP. Not only is the staff super knowledgeable and extremely patient, they are really fun people to be around. I've had the pleasure of working with both Kelly and Tim and I couldn't ask for better! The staff are really friendly and helpful when it comes to managing appts and dealing with insurance. Even though I was coming in for chronic back issues and sometimes it was uncomfortable to get through certain exercises, I always enjoyed being there. The therapists become your friends and they help make exercising fun! I wouldn't hesitate to return if I had to…I know I'm always in good hands!

Response from the owner:We're thrilled you had such a positive experience, thank you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – King of Prussia

I cannot express how thrilled I am with the quality of service at this practice. Danielle, Kelly, Grace, and everybody I worked with was of the highest echelon of professionalism, knowledge, manners, and friendliness. Not to mention, I went in there a tense, painful mess. A few months later, I walked out with not only healed injuries but a healed self image. I am still working on maintenance of my injuries that I went in there for (we have some more work to do) but thanks to the crew at this location I am definitely armed with the proper tools for the job. I cannot stress enough; THIS IS THE PLACE TO CHOOSE FOR YOUR PHYSICAL THERAPY. 🙌😫😭👍👍👍👍👍 EDIT! Hurt myself AGAIN this year, 2023. Yet again, Danielle and her team worked on and taught me the methods to heal my injuries. I am now back doing Shaolin Kung Fu and Hot Yoga at max capability thanks to the Ivy Rehab team. From out of commission to 110% thanks to Danielle, Katie, and Jeremy.

Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Virginia Beach – Kempsville

When I checked in, the ladies was super nice and helpful. Marc was wonderful and really knew what he was doing. I was pleased with all of the service and can’t wait to go back again.

I have had nothing but a great experience with Back in Action pt. The staff is always so kind and ensures i’m getting better. Julie at the front desk always has a smile on her face and makes my day better!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Back in Action Physical Therapy – Apex

This is my first experience with PT but I’m pleased with the care I have received. The staff are all friendly and helpful and they really know what they’re doing!! So grateful to have IvyRehab here in Shelby.

They are truly the best! You always get a warm welcome and are treated with the up most care. Very professional and the atmosphere is very inviting also cleanliness is also 5 star. I had the pleasure to work with Laura DiGioia PT, & Director of Rehabilitation. Everyone there is top notch but to me Laura is the BEST! she's very professional & truly is great at was she does. Laura can balance many patience at the same time while giving them all the attention they need. This is my second time at Ivy of Willingboro rehabilitating my left hip from Labrum surgery. In the future If I ever need Physical Therapy of course I will always go back to them. Thank you again Laura and team @ Ivy Rehab for getting me back to having normalcy in my life.

I chose Ivy Rehab in Island Park based on the recommendation of friends who have been there, and they have not disappointed. From the front desk to John and the other therapists to the young aides, all personnel and staff are unfailing friendly and caring and proficient in what they do. My lead therapist, Joe, has been tremendous in terms of his expertise and caring attitude. And the aides I have worked with the most, Amanda and Alexa, are a true pleasure to deal with. While I do not necessarily love all the stretching and manipulations they make me do (just kidding), I actually enjoy the conversations and comradery during my bi-weekly visits. In short, I would recommend Ivy Rehab Island Park to anyone in need of professional and supportive physical therapy.

Response from the owner:We're thrilled you had such a positive experience, thank you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Island Park

First of all, the patient is no 1 consideration at all times. Each technician works to be sure no time is wasted yet you are not exercising when you hurt or you need to do less. Never seen smiles on employees like this place. The front desk girls are all management qualified. It is my hope their salaries become commensurate with their SKILL and multi task professionalism. I have the no 1 dpt there. All are great however.

Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback – we’re grateful! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – New Hyde Park

I have been skeptical of physical therapy, been to several. Then I met this group. The difference was instant, they are warm and welcoming. Getting to know them made doing my rehab a pleasure. They became my therapy family. Thanks for everything. Holly.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the fantastic rating, we're so grateful! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Indian Trail

The staff is truly welcoming and friendly. Out of all of the Physical Therapy offices I’ve been to, this is by far the nicest environment. They are very clean and sanitize all of their equipment. The take the time to stay up to date with holiday decorations that add to the atmosphere. I highly recommend if you’re looking for a peaceful, supportive recovery. 🙂

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Princeton

It’s a pleasure to do business at Generation Care Grand Haven. From entry to exiting everyone is very welcoming! Abby is my PT and she is great at her job! I actually look forward to my therapy because I know my injury will heal with her in charge! Thank you Abby. Janice